Guy Fieri heads for three great diners that viewers e-mailed to recommend: In Baltimore, a gleaming, family-run place with a huge menu ranging from burgers, to goulash, to home made shrimp creole; in Salt Lake City, the diner that's heavy on tattoos and 1940s decor, where they're brining their own corned beef for hash, and smoking their own salmon; and in Minneapolis, the diner run by a CIA trained chef, whose specialties now include fried pickles and chicken and waffles.
Guy Fieri heads out for some great places viewers asked him to visit. In Okarche, Okla., a family restaurant serving fried chicken the exact same way for more than 40 years, dozens of you wrote in about that one; a viewer's favorite in downtown Los Angeles, a Mexican joint doing 500 handmade tamales a day; and a favorite suggested by viewers in Houston, a deli in a strip mall making corned beef and kreplach like they do back in New York.
This trip, Guy's traveling up and down the west coast in search of funky neighborhood joints. In San Diego, the "everybody knows your name" all-day breakfast joint servin' up a decadent creme brulee French toast. In Portland, Ore., a husband and wife team are cranking out good ol' Americana with dishes like corned beef hash and chipped beef. And in San Francisco, the hot dog spot holding the block down with unique selections like the lamb merguez dog and fried chicken sandwich.
Noah Cappe hits the Big Butler Fair in Prospect, Pa., where he tears into the Conevore, filled to the brim with smoked brisket, pork and chicken. Then, Noah feels the fire with the Ragin' Cajun Hoagie before sampling a Fried Fruit Tart and Big Banana Pop. The folks at the San Mateo County Fair in California have a grand slam with the World Series Burger, then Noah gets wrapped up in a Chile Relleno Burrito and celebrates with Birthday Cake Popcorn Balls.
Sandra Lee samples the flavors of the Far East with irresistible Dim Sum delights. It all starts with sumptuous Steamed Pork Buns with Hoisin Dipping Sauce. Next up is Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce. Then, everyone's favorite, Shrimp Spring Rolls with Apricot Mustard Dip. And Dim Sum is always enjoyed with tea so Sandra Lee makes her Jasmine Delight Bubble Tea. And, of course, an Asian inspired Tablescape that will bring the Far East into your own home.
Ree Drummond is using just three ingredients in a round-the-clock range of dishes. For breakfast, she makes a delicious Ham and Cheese Loaf. Lunch is an unbeatable Penne Pecorino, and Fried Mozzarella makes a perfect anytime snack or appetizer. Ree's easy dinner dish is one-pan Miracle Mango Salsa Chicken, followed by Ice Box Cake for dessert. She gives her menu three cheers with three drinks: a Blushing Betsy Cocktail, a Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail and a White Wine Spritzer.
Anne Burrell and Jeff Mauro test the recruits' taste buds with an outrageous game, The Bagelorette. Blindfolded and with their hands tied behind their backs, the singles must taste flavored bagels with cream cheese dangling in front of them. Then, the chefs challenge their teams to create their own decadent breakfast sandwiches. In the Main Dish challenge, the recruits make fried chicken and slaw, and while some recruits start to find their groove in the kitchen, the least successful is eliminated.
You've heard of Flavortown, and you've heard of Funky Town, but have you heard of Funky Fungo Town? Today Guy Fieri takes you there with flavors of Puerto Rico, including a Roasted Puerto Rican Pork Shoulder, Guy's Funky Mofongo With Sopa de Pollo — a fried plantain dish with pork cracklings and bacon, served topped with warm chicken broth. On the side, Kale Salad With Mango Vinaigrette. It's a trip to Funky Fungo Town, and you don't even need to leave the house!
Let's Eat is mixing things up with exciting combinations of favorite foods. Stuart O'Keeffe pairs two showstoppers for an unforgettable bite with his Double Crunch Fried Chicken Taco Shells. Jamika Pessoa combines doughnuts and sloppy joes for a sweet and savory creation she calls a Sloppy Joe-Nut, and Brandi Milloy shares a winning breakfast combo with her Cereal Stuffed French Toast. Finally, Vishee Mandahar from Krave It Sandwich Shop and Eatery stops by to share his popular pizza mashups.
The Kitchen hosts start the day with the ultimate cozy brunch menu! Geoffrey Zakarian whips up his classic Belgian Waffles, and Kalen Allen tops them with his Fried Chicken and Grape Jelly Syrup. Katie Lee Biegel shares her indulgent Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Rolls, while Sunny Anderson serves up her delicious Brown Sugar Cold Brew with Brown Sugar Cold Foam. Then, Jeff Mauro shares a hearty Wake and Bake Breakfast Strata, and Chef Kathy Fang joins in for a fun chat!